The 31-year-old convicted murderer, who remained mostly silent during his lengthy trial and sentencing phase last year, finally addressed the courtroom. when he once again claimed he never meant to kill anyone.

“They were never supposed to lose their lives,” Komisarjevsky said. “The ripple effect of my actions has had an effect on people I never intended to hurt.

Later in the proceedings, Dr. Petit described the loving family who had been stolen from him by the pair of home invaders. Calling 11-year-old Michaela, nicknamed KK, “a happy girl who managed to get along with everyone. She loved to cook, care for animals, play music, plant flowers and sing.